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NB51 ZWB

2011 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,246 mi
Last recorded159,246 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC9085,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB51 ZWB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 159,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside washer jet blocked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 9 Apr 2024 153,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lens cracked

offside washer jet blocked

underside dirty

Fail 9 Apr 2024 153,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lens cracked

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside washer jet blocked

underside dirty

Fail 18 Mar 2024 153,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts into tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts into tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bold on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bold on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside seats and seatbelts within the boot not testable as seats folded away

nearside mirror is damaged and slightly loose

nearside number plate bulb is not working

offside rear lamp unit is cracked and broken

vehicle is very dirty and muddy underneath not allowing complete access of all componants to be checked

Pass 23 Feb 2023 135,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside washer jet blocked

underside of vehicle very dirty

Fail 23 Feb 2023 135,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside washer jet blocked

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside windscreen washer jet blocked

vehicle underside very dirty

Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside windscreen washer jet blocked

vehicle underside very dirty

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 103,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,424 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 76,424 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 63,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,101 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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NB51 ZWB is a 2011 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NB51 ZWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NB51 ZWB is a 2011 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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